Food safety recall round-up 14-27 July 2017
Grande Produce recalls papaya
US: Grande Produce has recalled some Papaya Maradol which has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in the country.
Papaya Maradol (with brand name Caribeña on cartons) from Mexico was distributed during July 10 and 19.
Grande Produce said a Maryland distribution center where papayas were delivered has notified retail customers to remove the recalled papayas from inventories, store shelves and commerce.
The firm added it has ceased importation of papayas from the grower and is taking 'precautionary measures' to ensure safety of imported produce.
"Environmental microbial testing conducted by Grande Produce of its facilities has been negative for the Salmonella organism to-date. Specific sources of what health officials now believe may be two separate Salmonella outbreaks have not yet been determined. Of the 47 cases reported nationally, five illnesses are currently reported in the State of Maryland where Grande Produce distributed product."